Monthly Archives: September 2017

Loyalty and Obsession Posted on September 22, 2017by Jayne Ozanne by the Revd Canon Giles Goddard, Chair of Human Sexuality Group on General Synod As I reflect on the forthcoming Primates’ Meeting two words sound loudly in my head; loyalty and obsession.  I can’t imagine … Continue reading →

Archbishop Justin excited by prospect of “extraordinary” Primates’ Meeting Posted on: September 20, 2017 3:52 PM The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in an ACNS video looking ahead to the October 2017 Primates’ Meeting. Photo Credit: ACNS Related Categories: Abp Welby, Global, Primates … Continue reading →

Primates meeting: Tensions build as GAFCON hits back at ‘inaccurate and misleading’ Archbishop’s statement  Harry Farley JOURNALIST 14 September 2017 | 9:03 AM Two senior Nigerian bishops are at the heart of a fraught build-up to a meeting of global Anglican heads … Continue reading →

Is Gafcon divisive? 19th September 2017 Peter Jensen The suggestion that Gafcon is a divisive movement, and in particular aimed at breaking up the Anglican Communion, is one I hear from time to time. It’s heartbreaking to hear it because … Continue reading →

CathNews NZ and Asia Pacific Catholic Church Will Change Views on Same-Sex Marriage Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 Latest News Same-sex marriage and the Catholic church’s views on it are likely to change, says US Democratic Vice-presidential candidate and devout Catholic, … Continue reading →

This weekend, it was my turn again to preside at the 8am BCP Mass at Saint Michael & All Angels’ church, here in Christchurch. The three lessons from our Lectionary were coherent (which isn’t always the case) – each pointing … Continue reading →

ACNA College of Bishops Issue Solomonic Decision on Women’s Ordination ACNA College of Bishops Issue Solomonic Decision on Women’s Ordination NEWS ANALYSIS By David W. Virtue, DD http://www.virtueonline.org Sept. 10, 2017 In a decision that will not please everybody, but … Continue reading →